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Mayur Rathi
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semantic-versioning

semantic-versioning is an engineering AI skill with a core value of Automate versioning and changelog generation using semantic versioning principles. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the engineering domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

Automate versioning and changelog generation using semantic versioning principles.

Last verified on: 2026-10-06

Quick Facts

Category engineering
Works With Claude
Source sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
Stars ⭐ 47.3k
Last Verified 2026-10-06
Risk Level Low
mkdir -p ./skills/semantic-versioning && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/semantic-versioning/SKILL.md -o ./skills/semantic-versioning/SKILL.md

Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# Semantic Versioning


Automate version management and changelog generation following SemVer principles.


Prerequisites


- Git repository with commit history

- Node.js (for most tools)

- Conventional commits (recommended)


Semantic Versioning Basics


Version Format


text 
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH[-PRERELEASE][+BUILD]

Examples:
1.0.0
2.1.3
1.0.0-alpha.1
1.0.0-beta.2+build.123

Version Components


| Component | When to Increment |

|-----------|-------------------|

| MAJOR | Breaking changes (incompatible API changes) |

| MINOR | New features (backward compatible) |

| PATCH | Bug fixes (backward compatible) |

| PRERELEASE | Pre-release versions (alpha, beta, rc) |

| BUILD | Build metadata (ignored in precedence) |


Version Precedence


text 
1.0.0-alpha < 1.0.0-alpha.1 < 1.0.0-alpha.beta
< 1.0.0-beta < 1.0.0-beta.2 < 1.0.0-beta.11
< 1.0.0-rc.1 < 1.0.0 < 2.0.0

Conventional Commits to Version


yaml 
Commit Type → Version Bump:
  feat:     → MINOR
  fix:      → PATCH
  docs:     → PATCH (or no release)
  style:    → PATCH (or no release)
  refactor: → PATCH
  perf:     → PATCH
  test:     → No release
  chore:    → No release
  
  BREAKING CHANGE: → MAJOR
  feat!:   → MAJOR
  fix!:    → MAJOR

semantic-release


Installation


bash 
npm install --save-dev semantic-release \
  @semantic-release/changelog \
  @semantic-release/git

Configuration


json 
// .releaserc.json
{
  "branches": ["main"],
  "plugins": [
    "@semantic-release/commit-analyzer",
    "@semantic-release/release-notes-generator",
    ["@semantic-release/changelog", {
      "changelogFile": "CHANGELOG.md"
    }],
    ["@semantic-release/npm", {
      "npmPublish": true
    }],
    ["@semantic-release/git", {
      "assets": ["CHANGELOG.md", "package.json", "package-lock.json"],
      "message": "chore(release): ${nextRelease.version} [skip ci]\n\n${nextRelease.notes}"
    }],
    "@semantic-release/github"
  ]
}

Advanced Configuration


javascript 
// release.config.js
module.exports = {
  branches: [
    'main',
    { name: 'beta', prerelease: true },
    { name: 'alpha', prerelease: true }
  ],
  plugins: [
    ['@semantic-release/commit-analyzer', {
      preset: 'angular',
      releaseRules: [
        { type: 'docs', release: 'patch' },
        { type: 'refactor', release: 'patch' },
        { type: 'style', release: 'patch' },
        { type: 'perf', release: 'patch' },
        { breaking: true, release: 'major' }
      ]
    }],
    ['@semantic-release/release-notes-generator', {
      preset: 'angular',
      writerOpts: {
        commitsSort: ['subject', 'scope']
      }
    }],
    '@semantic-release/changelog',
    '@semantic-release/npm',
    '@semantic-release/git',
    '@semantic-release/github'
  ]
};

GitHub Actions Integration


yaml 
# .github/workflows/release.yml
name: Release

on:
  push:
    branches: [main]

jobs:
  release:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
        with:
          fetch-depth: 0
          persist-credentials: false

      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '20'

      - run: npm ci

      - name: Release
        env:
          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
          NPM_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
        run: npx semantic-release

standard-version


Installation


bash 
npm install --save-dev standard-version

Configuration


json 
// .versionrc.json
{
  "types": [
    { "type": "feat", "section": "Features" },
    { "type": "fix", "section": "Bug Fixes" },
    { "type": "docs", "section": "Documentation" },
    { "type": "style", "section": "Styling" },
    { "type": "refactor", "section": "Code Refactoring" },
    { "type": "perf", "section": "Performance" },
    { "type": "test", "section": "Tests" },
    { "type": "chore", "section": "Maintenance" }
  ],
  "skip": {
    "bump": false,
    "changelog": false,
    "commit": false,
    "tag": false
  },
  "co

🎯 Best For

  • Claude users
  • AI users

💡 Use Cases

  • Using semantic-versioning in daily workflow
  • Automating repetitive engineering tasks

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply semantic-versioning to Your Work

    Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install semantic-versioning?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/semantic-versioning/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not reading the full skill

Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.

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